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Putin meets Macron to discuss Ukraine, European security
The meeting was businesslike and useful, Putin on Monday said at a joint press conference with Macron following their hours-long talks in the Kremlin, Xinhua news agency reported. Russia's core concerns on security were ignored by the US and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), while the military alliance attempts to lecture Russia on where and how to place its armed forces, the Russian President added.
Biden reaffirms Nord Stream 2 won't advance if Russia invades Ukraine
With visiting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz standing next to him, Biden on Monday told a press conference at the White House that if Russian tanks and troops cross the border and enter Ukraine, "there will be no longer Nord Stream 2," referring to the now-finished pipeline delivering natural gas from Russia to Germany that bypasses Ukraine. He stopped short of explaining how it will be achieved if Germany has reservations for that decision as a deterrence against Moscow.
Fishermen, energy security, tourism in focus in India-Sri Lanka talks
'"We will mark 75 years of our independence and diplomatic relations in a suitable way. Productive talks with Sri Lankan FM G.L. Peiris. Exchanged views on the fishermen issue and agreed that bilateral mechanisms should meet early," Jaishankar said after the talks. The fishermen issue is a long-pending matter between the two countries and the state governments of Tamil Nadu and Kerala have raised this several times with the Centre.
After mauling Pakistani troops in stunning attacks, Baloch nationalists warn China not to support its 'iron brother'
In a statement on Saturday evening, the BLA told China: "to refrain from aiding Pakistan in looting Baloch resources and strengthening occupation of our motherland or else their interests will once again be at our target". The BLA statement also warned Pakistan's Punjab-dominated military from sending its children to Balochistan to fight wars.
Pakistani Generals accuse Taliban govt of sheltering anti-Pakistan groups as 5 soldiers killed in attack
"Terrorists from inside Afghanistan across the international border, opened fire on Pakistani troops in Kurram District. Pakistani troops responded in a "befitting" manner causing heavy causalities to terrorists, however, as a result of the exchange of fire, five Pakistani soldiers were martyred," read a statement issued by the Pakistani army's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday.
22 ruling Pak party MNAs ready to jump ship
"Twenty-two MNAs of the PTI do not want to be with their party. The country is hurtling towards devastation and collapse and the only solution is fair and immediate elections," Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said during a press conference in Islamabad. "There is an unconstitutional interference in our system ... Whenever the crutches are removed, the government will go home within 24 hours," he maintained.
Ottawa 'completely out of control' after truckers outnumber police
Jim Watson said the city was "completely out of control", with demonstrators outnumbering police. He said the protests posed a threat to residents' safety. There have also been reports of racial attacks. Ottawa's centre has been paralysed, with vehicles and tents blocking roads, the report said. The "Freedom Convoy" was sparked by the introduction last month of a new rule that all truckers must be vaccinated to cross the US-Canada border, but the protests have morphed into broader challenges to Covid health restrictions.
Australia borders to open to fully vaccinated tourists from Feb 21: PM
However, arrivals could still face a mandatory quarantine period depending on the rules in the state or territory they arrive in. "The national cabinet has decided today Australia will reopen our borders to all remaining visa holders on February 21 of this year," Morrison told reporters in Canberra. "The condition is you must be double vaccinated to come to Australia."
Terror elements regroup to spread chaos in Balochistan
Political and security analysts believe that the volatile situation in Afghanistan, coupled with foreign support to the terror groups from other neighbouring countries are among the main factors that behind regrouping and targeted assaults by separatist terror organisations.
Over 31% of Pakistan's educated youth is unemployed: Survey
The report released by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) said: "Out of these 31 per cent, 51 per cent are females while 16 per cent are males, with many of them possessing professional degrees. Nearly 60 per cent of Pakistan's population is less than 30 years old. "The current unemployment rate of 6.9 per cent is considered to be comfortable and frequently makes headlines. For more females and those living in urban areas are unemployed than their male and rural counterparts."
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